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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.47, 573.95 and 220.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.47, 573.95 and 220.47 is: 330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.47 : 573.95 = 220.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.47/573.95 = 220.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.47x = 573.95 × 220.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.47x = 126,537.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,537.65/382.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.84

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